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Show r I ' THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1959 Page Five PSjl rrit l..nnn1lllrnn...11n. , imm iiiiirmnnnn niiiiiiMli mm umiumiT Unionists unroll one-thir- d mile long citizens' petition on the State Capitol steps containing over 15,000 signatures of Utahns' advocating repeal of Utah's Right-to-Wor- k Bill or Law. Salt Lake City's Ralph A. Hedquist, Secretary, Electrical Workers, Local 57, holds huge petition on his knee. Onion Begins 1061 Fight for Repeal Of Utah's Right-to-Wo- rk lew By AFL-CI- O Correspondent I many "anxious legislators," three network TV cameras, local press and several radio station repre-sentatives who taped on-the-sp- ot interviews. The labor leader emphasized that petition effort was not pre-sented to embarrass hard-workin- g legislators who still had a back-breakin- g job to do. "We have presented this peti-tion to show that 'repealer' sup- - A citizen's petition over one-thir- d mile long, containing over 15,000 signatures advocating re-peal of Utah's Right-to-Wor- k Law was dramatically unveiled for public viewing on state capi-t- ol steps last week by union officials under leadership of LaMar Gulbransen, State Presi-dent of Utah AFL-CI- O. The entire effort, part of an ac-tive month-lon- g program, failed, however, to dissuade a combina-tion of dissident Democrats and united - to - a - man Republican Party members from defeating the repealer-bil- l by a close mar-gin. Mr.' Gulbransen explained that signatures represented Utah citi-zens from all walks of life and every corner of the state. "We were licked this time but just wait until next legislature. Once an idea becomes en-trenched in the minds of the public it takes time to bring out the true implications of labor-cripplin- g legislation like this and defeat it. Let's not be dis-heartened. We're going in the right direction," Gulbransen said. , The petition demonstration on the capitol steps was viewed by port does not come from any small self-interest- ed group but rather represents the desires of thousands of voters throughout the state. "Now that the 'repealer' has been defeated we suggest to these legislators that they should take another look at their action in killing this bill to see if they are truly representing the people in their districts. "Further, because of tremen-dous support demonstrated by this petition we are obliged to continue work for repeal of this damaging, mis-name- d piece ' of legislation. We are starting today and will continue to work for our objective to have it repealed in the next legislature ... or in the one after that if neces-sary," Gulbransen said. f Pressures Are "Unbelievable," Observers Say Pressures applied to Utah State Representatives during the pres-ent 33rd Session of the House during this p tae sgithspc wek during this past eight weeks has. been "unbelievable," according to long time members and party workers. Questioned as to the seemingly confused situation among House members, most observers stated that the 33rd Session has seen a number of unusual circumstances including bills which have been made outstanding party issues; an unusual number of freshman members; a switch in the' major-ity party; and unprecedented lobbying. "The lobbying during this ses-sion has never been equalled," one spokesman said. "This pre-sents a very difficult problem. Most legislators depend on the voices of their constituents to guide them in making decisions. Most legislators will listen re-ceptively to varying points of view. There is no question but that this dedicated body of men and women sincerely wish to fol-low the dictates of the voters in establishing state law and policy. But when one day follows an-other without time for a breath or a minute to reflect upon all of the views presented it be-comes very difficult to think constructively or to make posi-tive decisions," v Another representative fresh-man in the House, said, "This lobbying is new to me. In my opinion some of our lobbying groups have hurt their causes. It is hard to go along with a thing when it appears that you are being pressured into the 'right' decision. I think most of us feel the same." All legislators questioned were agreed on one thing. Their great-est need: "Rest, time to think, and freedom from pressure." ' fctAj Site itoniaiicLte? eztf Jfc j OBS dfciiiis m weep m(teiiitiiniifr Q3ufHaD unit) ! : M ff ! Q5C dBffi ftHTO (23iU3? GOLD SUFFERERS Get STANBACK, tablets or powders, for relief of COLD DISCOMFORTS. The STANBACK prescription type formula it a combination of pain re-lieving ingredients that work together for FASTER RELIEF of HEADACHE, NEURALGIA and ACHING MUSCLES due to colds. STANBACK also RE-DUCES FEVER. SNAP BACK with STANBACK. Road Commission Appoints Resident Engineer State road officials have named Edward Kennelly as resident en-gineer for the new highway con-struction in Salt Lake City. Mr. Kennelly will be in charge of the project located on Interstate Defense Highway 15 between 1st South and North Temple at 6th West. This work consists of demoli-tion of buildings and removal of debris on the Salt Lake City freeway located between 1st So. and 14th North at 6th West. The job has been awarded to: Weyher Construction Co of Salt j Lake City. They have 50 work-ing days to complete the con-struction for the Utah State Road Commission. Award was made to the firm as the lowest bidder after the opening of sealed bids on the project. Mr. Kennelly has been with the road commission for 12 years. He will make his head-quarters at 525 West 13th South. In his assignment here, Mr. Kennelly will be in charge of construction, assisted by his crew of field technicians. They will closely supervise the job and work with the contractor to see that work is done in accord-ance with the plans and specifi-cations and with the least incon-venience to residents in the area and the traveling public. If local citizens have problems or want further information 'on the project, they should contact Mr. Kennelly. |